Dr. Paul Vesco practices cardiothoracic surgery. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Vesco accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Medicine.

Dr. William Graper is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He works in Sarasota, FL. Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Graper accepts. Dr. Graper is a graduate of McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences.

Dr. William Bennett practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Sarasota, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bennett include arthroscopic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and sports health. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Bennett honors Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Bennett is a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) for residency. He has an open panel.

Dr. John Moor's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Moor has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. He takes Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and more. After completing medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, he performed his residency at Oschner Clinic Foundation. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Moor welcomes new patients.

Dr. Thomas Sweeney works as a spine surgeon and orthopedist in Sarasota, FL. Clinical interests for Dr. Sweeney include foot problems, spine problems, and ankle problems. Patient reviews placed Dr. Sweeney at an average of 3.5 stars out of 5. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. Dr. Sweeney attended the University of Virginia School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia. Dr. Sweeney (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and French. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Randall Morgan specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is conversant in Spanish. Dr. Morgan obtained his medical school training at Howard University College of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University. He takes Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Daniel Milam's specialties are dermatology (skin disorders), orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, and sports medicine. He practices in Sun City Center, FL, Tampa, FL, and Brandon, FL. His clinical interests include ACL injury. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, and Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Milam's education and training includes medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU). In addition to English, Dr. Milam speaks Spanish. He is professionally affiliated with South Bay Hospital.

Dr. Edward Stolarski's area of specialization is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Stolarski's areas of expertise consist of knee problems, shoulder problems, and hip problems. He attended MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Temple University Hospital for residency. Patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Stolarski accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Seth Rosenberg is a medical specialist in otology and neurotology. He is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Rosenberg's patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Gold. Dr. Rosenberg has received the following distinction: Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition.

Dr. James Fiorica practices gynecologic oncology in Sarasota, FL. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars out of 5. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. Dr. Fiorica's practice is open to new patients. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF), Dr. Fiorica attended Tufts University School of Medicine. He has received professional recognition including the following: American Cancer Society, Clinical Oncology and Fellowship Award, ..

Dr. Daniel Deems studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. His average patient rating is 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Deems is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO. He has received the following distinction: Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition.

Dr. Christopher Adamson is a plastic surgeon in Sarasota, FL. Dr. Adamson's patients gave him an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars. His areas of expertise include eyelid surgery, thigh lift, and general reconstruction. He is in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and more. Dr. Adamson attended medical school at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

Dr. Scott Stevens is a surgery specialist. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. He has a 3.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Stevens takes Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers.

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What is Minimally Invasive Surgery?

Minimally invasive surgery is surgery performed using tiny tools and several small incisions instead of one large one. First performed in the 1980s, minimally invasive surgery has now become commonly used for all kinds of procedures because it offers so many benefits over traditional surgery.

Since minimally invasive surgery minimizes the amount of injury that a patient experiences by avoiding a large incision, it typically results in fewer issues after surgery. There tend to be fewer stitches needed, less scarring, less pain, a faster recovery time, and a lower risk of infection. Some minimally invasive procedures even require less anesthesia than usual.

There are three main types of minimally invasive surgery:

Laparoscopic surgery, where several small incisions are made. A tiny camera is inserted into one, and the surgeon looks at the procedure on a video screen while moving tools through the other openings.

Endoscopic surgery, which is performed using an endoscope. An endoscope is a thin, hollow tube that contains a camera. It can be inserted either through a small incision or an existing opening such as the nose. Tiny tools can be passed through the tube to the area that needs to be worked on.

Robotic surgery, which uses tools that are even smaller and more precise than laparoscopic tools. The tools and camera are inserted through a small opening, and then the surgeon controls the robot from a computer in another room.

Minimally invasive surgery is not the right choice in every situation. However in many cases, it makes surgery less difficult to handle.